Norwegian Cod Liver Oil 1000 mg Fresh Orange Flavor
Goals
$9.99 $0.03 per serving
Product analysis
Norwegian Cod Liver Oil 1000 mg Fresh Orange Flavor combines cod liver oil with vitamins A, D and E. Its fish source matters if you avoid fish-derived ingredients.
AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works
Nutrient Quality50
Vitamin D3 and natural vitamin E are favorably characterized forms. The fish oil and vitamin A lack enough comparative detail for the same conclusion.
Ingredient Transparency65
Amounts are disclosed, and the vitamin sources are named. The relative contributions of the different vitamin A and D sources are not disclosed, limiting a closer comparison.
Value For Money75
The vitamin A and E contributions offer favorable value for the amounts supplied. Vitamin D offers moderate value, while the fish oil contribution cannot be compared reliably on cost.
Customer Satisfaction82
Customer feedback is very positive across a substantial number of ratings. The ratings reflect satisfaction and do not establish effectiveness or safety.
Product Focus30
The formula covers a limited range of intended uses. Its fit with those uses remains uncertain despite the clear vitamin forms.
- Format
Softgel - Container
- 250 Softgel(s)
- Per serving
- $0.03
- Also available
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Goals
Impact
Situational effect
Vitamin E · 10 IUVitamin A · 5000 IU
Impact
Situational effect
Vitamin E · 10 IU
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Energy | 10 Calorie(s) | |
Total Fat | 1 Gram(s) | |
Norwegian Cod Liver Oil concentrate | 1000 mg | |
Vitamin A (Cod Fish Liver, Retinyl Palmitate) | 5000 IU | |
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol, Cod Fish Liver) | 500 IU | |
Vitamin E Natural (D-Alpha-Tocopherol) | 10 IU |
Vitamin A (Cod Fish Liver, Retinyl Palmitate) · 5000 IU OverallScore65
A serving lists 5,000 IU of vitamin A as preformed retinyl palmitate. The whole-product price works out to about $0.04 per 5,000 IU of vitamin A.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability30
Vitamin A comes from retinyl palmitate, a preformed vitamin A form.
Vitamin A Chemical Form & Source
Retinyl palmitate is preformed vitamin A, which the body regulates less tightly than provitamin A.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency82
A serving lists 5,000 IU of preformed vitamin A as retinyl palmitate.
Dosage Efficacy & Safety Thresholds
A serving lists 5,000 IU of vitamin A.
Label Transparency of Specific Forms
The form is identified, but explicit source percentages are not recorded in the saved information.
Value100
The whole-product price works out to about $0.04 per 5,000 IU of vitamin A.
Price per 5,000 IU Dose
The whole-product price works out to about $0.04 per 5,000 IU of vitamin A.
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol, Cod Fish Liver) · 500 IU OverallScore71
Each serving provides 500 IU of vitamin D3, a small amount. Its cod liver oil source is identified, and the whole-product serving costs about $0.04.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
The vitamin D is D3, and its cod liver oil source is identified.
Vitamin D3 vs. D2 Superiority
Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3, which generally raises and maintains vitamin D levels more effectively than D2.
Sourcing and Active Marker Disclosure
Cod liver oil is identified as the raw source of the vitamin D.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency46
The serving provides 500 IU of vitamin D3. A GMP claim is recorded, but independent content verification is not established.
Daily Dosage Appropriateness
A serving provides 500 IU of vitamin D3, a small amount.
Excipient and Additive Purity
The evaluated ingredient information does not flag titanium dioxide, artificial colors, or hydrogenated oils.
Purity and Quality Certification
A GMP claim is recorded; independent verification of vitamin D content is not established.
Value60
The whole-product serving costs about $0.04, equivalent to about $0.08 per 1,000 IU of vitamin D3.
Price per 1,000 IU Efficiency
The whole-product serving costs about $0.04, equivalent to about $0.08 per 1,000 IU of vitamin D3.
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol) · 10 IU OverallScore50
Each serving provides 10 IU of vitamin E as natural d-alpha-tocopherol. A whole-product serving costs about $0.04.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability46
The recorded vitamin E form is natural d-alpha-tocopherol.
Natural (d-alpha) vs. Synthetic (dl-alpha)
D-alpha-tocopherol is identified as a natural form of vitamin E.
Mixed Tocopherol Isomer Diversity
The available facts do not establish a mixed-tocopherol complex or its gamma and delta forms.
Tocotrienol Complex Inclusion
The available facts do not establish tocotrienol content.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency29
10 IU of vitamin E is recorded per serving, with its form named.
Therapeutic Dosage Range
The serving provides 10 IU of vitamin E.
Label Transparency and Isomer Specificity
The vitamin E form and serving amount are recorded; separate alpha, gamma and delta amounts are not established.
Value100
The whole-product serving costs about $0.04 and supplies 10 IU of vitamin E.
Cost per Natural-Form Therapeutic Serving
The whole-product serving costs about $0.04; its vitamin E is natural.
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